Beyond Play: The Art and Design of Asian Games

Games have long brought people together through joy, challenge, and shared imagination. Across Asia, they have taken many forms – from the quick, rhythmic play of congkak to the contemplative strategy of go. Some games crossed borders and took on new meanings; others embodied artistic ideals or trained the mind. Many are works of remarkable beauty and craftsmanship. Spanning centuries and media, this publication traces the role games have played in social, intellectual, and artistic life across Asia.

Format: Softcover

Keywords: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore national collection, Chinese art, Japanese art, Indian art, Southeast Asian art, Asian art, cross-cultural art, decorative art, chess, mahjong, weiqi